Sir Leighton Bracegirdle | |
|---|---|
 Commander Leighton Bracegirdle c. 1918 | |
| Official Secretary to the Governor-General of Australia | |
| In office 1931–1947 | |
| Monarchs | George V Edward VIII George VI |
| Governors‑General | Sir Isaac Isaacs The Earl of Gowrie The Duke of Gloucester Sir William McKell |
| Preceded by | John Starling |
| Succeeded by | Sir Murray Tyrrell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 May 1881 Balmain, New South Wales |
| Died | 23 March 1970 (aged 88) Sydney, New South Wales |
| Nickname | "Brace" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Australia |
| Branch/service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Years of service | 1898–1945 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands | Director of Naval Reserves (1923–31) Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train (1915–17) |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George Distinguished Service Order Mentioned in Despatches (3) |
Rear Admiral Sir Leighton Seymour Bracegirdle, KCVO, CMG, DSO (31 May 1881 – 23 March 1970) was an Australian naval officer and an Official Secretary to four Australian governors-general: Sir Isaac Isaacs, Lord Gowrie, the Duke of Gloucester, and William McKell.